In sum, a rather difficult winter. Blog notes such as 'bit of a nip in the air' were more bread crumb than unmediated description.
I'm of two minds in the alleged Saxe+Coburg motto 'Never cuomplain, never explain.' On one hand, it works out rather well for the sovereign if everyone does it. On the other hand, it does help keep mental focus. At munimum, it's good to note when to mend.